Untitled
1832
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1832
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1832 ink by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in a red robe and black hat, leaning forward with one hand on his knee. His face is painted in bold black and white, with a serious expression. Behind him, cherry blossoms fall from branches, and a sign with Japanese writing hangs to the right. The artist used sharp lines and bold colors to show drama and movement. The way the blossoms scatter looks almost like they’re floating. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
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